Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site, and together we provide outstanding, integrated care to support people in living their healthiest lives.

ROLE 

As a Registered Nurse working within MAHC’s Medical/Surgical unit you will utilize your skills and expertise to provide clinical leadership and contribute to the function of the nursing unit, ensuring that optimum and quality patient-focused care is provided at all times. 

• Co-ordinate all activities related to the care of patients on the unit in an organized and proficient manner to their scope of practice.
• Take and give report at appropriate times.
• Provides competent nursing care to all assigned patients
• Participates in discharge planning/multidisciplinary rounds, family conferences.
• Assists other staff with their assignments, as necessary
• Ensures physicians’ orders are carried out accurately and appropriately; responsible for safe administration of medications and treatments.
• Assist physicians with procedures as necessary
• Admissions/discharges and transfers to/from the department.
• Responsible for all charting of patients under his/her care.
• Initiate and assist in Code Blue & Rapid Response procedure.
• Participates in discharge planning/multidisciplinary/bullet rounds.
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of current Geriatric Nursing practices and demonstrates related skills.
• Responsible for assessing and reporting changes in patient condition the patient’s physician and charge person when necessary.
• Assist in the Orientation of new staff members.
• Provides education to patients and/or family in conjunction with physiotherapy and occupational therapy and other staff members
• Provides care to Rehab/Palliative patients, i.e. administration of medication, a.m. care, assist with occupational therapy and physiotherapy, etc.
• Ensures adequate supplies are available and notifies charge person when equipment may need replacing or re-ordered.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)  

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
• Recognized nursing certifications and credentials (for example: Emergency Nursing, Obstetrical Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, ACLS, etc.) an asset
• Current CPR – HCP (Health Care Provider)

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S) 

• Visible and approachable for patients, families and staff with ongoing communication regarding patient monitoring and evaluation of activities. 
• Excellent client counselling, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and effectively interact as a team member in an interdisciplinary setting. 
• Effective leader, organizer and planner capable of making timely decisions and exercising tact and good judgement. 
• Effective time management skills. 
• Current knowledge of drugs, treatments and their interactions.